Edward Charles Buruchian, 68 years old, died peacefully after a long illness at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Born to Nishan and Ethel Buruchian in Hackensack, N.J., he lived in Wood-Ridge, N.J., before moving to Vernon Twp., NJ in 1966.
Edward worked for himself as a Commercial Electrician for many years prior to being employed at Schering-Plough, Lafayette Twp., NJ.. Edward was a former Chief and Exempt member of the Vernon Twp. Fire Dept. He was a founding member and Board of Trustee for the Vernon P.A.L. A former member of the Vernon Twp. Ambulance Squad, founding and life member of the Glenwood-Pochuck Ambulance Corps. Edward was an avid camper and enjoyed travelling the country.
Edward is the beloved husband for 34 years of Wendy Yahn of Vernon Twp., NJ. Devoted father of Julie Ann Buruchian, and Laurie Ann Buruchian and her husband, Shamus of Vernon Twp., NJ. Loving grandfather of Theodore. Dear brother of Mark Buruchian(Suzanne) of Highland Lakes, NJ and Robert N. Buruchian(Maureen) of Bushkill Falls, PA. Cherished uncle of Kevin and Shannon, Jenna Lydia, Cara and Romaine.
The family will receive their friends at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94(1 Vanderhoof Court for GPS), Vernon, N.J., on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Highlands Bible Church, 307 Route 94, Vernon, N.J. Interment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial gifts to the Vernon P.A.L., P.O. Box 755, Vernon, NJ 07462 would be appreciated. Information and condolences can be found at www.fergusonvernonfuneralhome.com.